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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.08 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.08 and 123.69 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.08 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.08 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.08 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 35,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261.55/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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